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Innovation and Change in Anatomy Education During COVID-19

Alan Gambril, MD
Alan Gambril, MD
Alan Gambril, MD
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Laboratory dissection of human body donors has long been the centerpiece of medical student anatomy education. Is there a better way to learn the intricately organized complexity of human anatomy than to trace out the three-dimensional layout with your own hands? Maybe. There are certainly available and emerging alternative options to classic cadaveric dissection. WithContinue reading “Innovation and Change in Anatomy Education During COVID-19”

How to Study Anatomy During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Alan Gambril, MD
Alan Gambril, MD
Alan Gambril, MD
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Anatomy is one of the more difficult subjects during the pre-clinical years of medical school. It involves endless rote memorization and tongue-tying Latin words. Anatomy is often the first-time medical students realize that there is often a big difference between the classic, textbook description and what is seen in reality. During normal times, anatomy isContinue reading “How to Study Anatomy During the COVID-19 Pandemic”